Starf Berry
Effect
A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, one of its stats will sharply increase when it’s in a pinch.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon ChampionsNot available
- Gen 4–9
When the holder's HP falls to 1/4 of its max HP or less, the stage of one random stat other than accuracy and evasion rises by 2 (single use).
- Gen 3
At the end of a turn, if the holder's HP is 1/4 of its max HP or less, the stage of one random stat other than accuracy and evasion rises by 2 (single use).
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
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FAQ
What does Starf Berry do?
A Berry to be consumed by Pokémon. If a Pokémon holds one, one of its stats will sharply increase when it’s in a pinch. Exact mechanics (Gen 4–9): When the holder's HP falls to 1/4 of its max HP or less, the stage of one random stat other than accuracy and evasion rises by 2 (single use).
Which Pokémon hold Starf Berry?
In Doubles OU usage for 2026-09: Typhlosion (Hisuian Form) 0.1%.
Is Starf Berry a Berry?
Yes. Berries are consumed once used (also usable with Natural Gift and Fling).
What is Starf Berry's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 10 base power damage.